A collaborative approach to group experiential learning with undergraduate nursing students

J Nurs Educ. 2009 Mar;48(3):165-6. doi: 10.3928/01484834-20090301-06.

Abstract

Because many nursing responsibilities are accomplished in groups, undergraduate nursing curricula need to prepare students in the skills required to function effectively in groups. This article describes an interdisciplinary, group experiential learning approach used with baccalaureate nursing students as group participants and graduate counseling psychology students as facilitators. This teaching method provides learning to enhance the knowledge and skills of students preparing for both professions.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Clinical Competence
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Counseling / education
  • Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / organization & administration*
  • Group Processes*
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Patient Care Team / organization & administration
  • Problem-Based Learning / organization & administration*
  • Program Evaluation
  • Psychology, Clinical / education
  • Students, Health Occupations / psychology*
  • Students, Nursing / psychology*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires